The average train between Novara and Bologna takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Novara to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Novara and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Novara is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Bologna at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Rho Fiera Milano and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Novara to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Novara station and arriving at Bologna station via Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Novara to Bologna train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Novara station.
Novara to Bologna train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Novara to Bologna train tickets online with Trenord, Trenitalia Frecce and 2 other operators.
The distance between Novara and Bologna is 238.6 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Novara to Bologna centrale via Rho Fiera Milano and Milano Rogoredo in around 2h 7m.